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Winter Soltice Working from Home Style. . .

 



No big surprises here, but it felt right to don some seasonal festive attire to attempt a bit of work here at home ahead of Christmas.  And to attend a Tae Kwon Do belt test for The Young Master later this afternoon.  These events are always a reason to celebrate the hard work and focus of the various students, so why not?  

Hmmm. . .  I think that might be my new reply on those rare occasions when a stranger asks why I am so dressed up.  Why not?

-- Heinz-Ulrich






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  1. As John Burton put it yesterday:

    "I wear a tie at home...because...
    1) I think better dressed
    2) I am not a barn animal"

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  2. Agreed! Although I have met the odd horse that was pretty well groomed. I know. I couldn't pass it up. Ol' Mom always said I was easily entertained.

    Kind Regards,

    H-U

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  3. I also wear a tie when working from home. It just feel better when I am dressed like a grownup.

    And complements on the great fair isle socks. I am wearing a pair with cords, tweed jacket and plaid wool tie today, all in various shades of brown and tan.

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  4. Thank you, Charlottesville! It's hard to go wrong with Fair Isle, tan, and brown.

    Seasonal Regards,

    H-U

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